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HelpTest Code LDL LDL Cholesterol, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
End pointSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
<100 mg/dL: Optimal (ideal)100-129 mg/dL: Near optimal/above optimal
130-159 mg/dL: Borderline High
160-189 mg/dL: High
≥190 mg/dL: Very High
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayTurnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours